Mumbai News LIVE Updates: City`s Central bus stand set for Rs 1.64 crore makeover

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray demands Amit Shah’s resignation over Ambedkar remarks, calls FIR a diversion

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray criticised the FIR against Rahul Gandhi, calling it a diversionary tactic. Thackeray asserted that neither Rahul Gandhi nor the Opposition is intimidated by such moves. He demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s resignation, accusing him of insulting Dr BR Ambedkar.

#WATCH | Nagpur, Maharashtra: On FIR filed against Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray says, "This is all a diversionary tactic... I don`t think Rahul Gandhi or any of us is scared... We demand that the Union Home… pic.twitter.com/IxQ1q0in39

— ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2024

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis announces SIT probe, judicial inquiry into Santosh Deshmukh`s murder

In the legislative assembly, CM Devendra Fadnavis says, "The state government will investigate the murder of former Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh of Beed through an IG level officer through an SIT. On the other hand, a judicial inquiry will be conducted into the entire case. Those involved in criminal activities in Beed district will be tracked down and action will be taken against them under MCOCA. Superintendent of Police (SP) Beed will be transferred. The government will assist Rs 10 lakh to the family of the deceased Santosh Deshmukh.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nana Patole accuses BJP of fabricating Rahul Gandhi story to cover Amit Shah`s remarks

Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole dismissed claims of Rahul Gandhi pushing and shoving, stating no videos were released to support the allegations. He accused the BJP of creating a false narrative to distract from Amit Shah`s remarks in the Rajya Sabha, further asserting that the people of India will challenge the "tyrannical" government.

#WATCH | Nagpur: Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole says, "... Regarding the incident that was shown yesterday that Rahul Gandhi pushed and shoved, not a single video has come out related to it... The BJP created a false story to hide the truth that came out of Amit… pic.twitter.com/qEkbSojo9D

— ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2024

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Search operation underway for 7-year-old boy following Navy ferry collision tragedy

The search operation for a seven-year-old boy, who went missing after a tragic collision between a Navy craft and a ferry off the Mumbai coast, continued on Friday, according to officials. The incident, which occurred two days ago on December 18, has now claimed the lives of 14 people, with the body of a 43-year-old man recovered on Thursday evening. Read More.